Libraries & Research Centers

• St. Tammany Parish Library
  310 West Twenty-First Avenue • Covington, LA 70433
  985-871-1219
  This large library features a large selection of books and periodicals, plus artwork, children's activities and special events. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Brunner Gallery
  215 North Columbia Street • Covington, LA 70433
  504-893-0444
  Brunner Gallery is the creation of gallery director, Susan Brunner and Louisiana sculptor, Rick Brunner, a husband and wife team who opened their first art gallery ten years ago. Their vision was to provide a platform for a small handful of local and regional artists to show and exhibit original artwork. Exhibitions of original painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media assemblage feature the work of artists from across the United States and Europe. Brunner also hosts a selection of fine/functional art objects made of glass, ceramics, metal, paper and wood including fine handmade contemporary furniture.  more...  map

• Fort Isabel Gallery
  502 North Columbia Street • Covington, LA 70433
  Located in the Historic Downtown Area
  985-892-1841
  Fort Isabel Gallery offers the casual viewer or the serious collector traditional, as well as contemporary art by a partnership of established, award-winning local artists. In the gallery's monthly exhibits, the viewer can find a wide variety of artistic expression.  more...  map

• H.J. Smith's Son General Store and Museum
  308 North Columbia Street • Covington, LA 70433
  985-892-0460
  Museum displays items from 1870 through the early 1900's.  map

• Sarah Dunn Art Studio & Gallery
  609 East Boston Street • Covington, LA 70433
  985-249-5062
  Provides a venue for contemporary artists. The walls are adorned with a variety of art in all shapes and medium.  more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Global Wildlife Center
  26389 Highway 40 • Folsom, LA 70437
  Located 12 Miles North of Covington
  985-796-3585
  Get ready for a wild adventure at the largest totally free-roaming wildlife preserve in the country. The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, Louisiana is home to over 3,000 exotic, endangered, and threatened animals from all over the world. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery Education Foundation
  23440 Lowe Davis Road • Covington, LA 70435
  985-892-3669, 888-448-1560
  Guided tours help you experience the life of alligators in a controlled educational environment. Directed by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, this program was developed to conserve the American Alligator species and preserve the Louisiana wetlands. Visitors can see alligators of various ages and sizes in crystal clear water and hatchings in August. more...  map

• Red Bluff Farm
  78090 Joe Laird Road • Folsom, LA 70437
  Located 12 Miles North of Covington
  985-796-0452
  At Red Bluff Farm, they proudly offer visitors a three hour educational tour that introduces the wide variety of farm livestock and crops. Red Bluff Farm provides an exciting learning experience for grade-school children and adults in Louisiana.  more...  map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

• Abita Brewing Company
  21084 Highway 36 • Abita Springs, LA 70433
  985-893-3143, 800-737-2311
  Founded in 1986, the Abita Brewing Company is nestled in the piney woods 30 miles north of New Orleans. Abita produces five flagship brews. These rich, wonderfully flavored brews are enjoyed year round in restaurants, bars, festivals and get-togethers throughout Louisiana and across the country. Abita also makes five seasonal brews. Visit the brewery and learn how they brew these unique beers.  more...  map

• Heiner Brau Microbrewery & Museum
  226 A Lockwood Street • Covington, LA 70434
  Located in Downtown Covington
  985-893-2884, 888-910-BEER(2337)
  Owner and brewmaster, Henryk "Heiner" Orlik, is one of a select few German brew masters in the United States. In 1972, at the age of 16, Henryk began his brewing career in Germany.  more...  map

• Pontchartrain Vineyards
  81250 Old Military Road • Bush, LA 70431
  Located 15 Miles Northeast
  985-892-9742
  Produced "to provide distinctive regional wines to complement the extraordinary cuisine of Louisiana," Pontchartrain Vineyards' old world tasting room and visitors center is open to the public for tastings 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The tasting room is also available for private parties. They also host an outdoor concert series. more...